Hi all, I am rebuilding a 4.2 in my 1980 Wagoneer. This thing is a sluggish beast and I am hoping to get just a little more bottom end power to help with acceleration.
The Jeep is an automatic with 3:31 gearing and 31 inch tires.
Right now, I can't get up to freeway speed on the on-ramp, I have had Semi's blow their horns at me because I am impeding traffic. My goal is to improve that acceleration. Not looking for top quarter miler times, just a little bit more of a comfort margin.
I would appreciate any suggestions for brands/part numbers. Thanks!
First post Looking for cam suggestion
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Yogi57
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- Vehicle Year: 1980
- Vehicle Make: Jeep
- Vehicle Model: Wagoneer
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Cheromaniac
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- Stroker Displacement: 4563cc
- Vehicle Year: 1992
- Vehicle Make: Jeep
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Re: First post Looking for cam suggestion
I don't think a cam is going to help you much but a set of 4.10 axle gears will help you a lot.
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